Stonefly Inn & Flyshop — Hotel in Twin Bridges

How do you go about fly fishing an area that is already a world-renowned destination and expect to get anything more than warmed-over leftovers? Simple, you call the guys that helped make the fishery so special to begin with...Rooster, Gary, Gray, & the gang know not only the water, but the bugs, the best put-ins & float sections given the weather/wind/temps, etc. They also live in this gorgeous corner of the world most of the year and aren't "guns for hire" off in Russia or Argentina chasing fish in MT's "off" season.

Rooster has a team that "gets it done", whether preparing a tasty gourmet-level sandwich for a float, or back-rowing in fast water for one or two more swings over a spot that surely holds trout, (assuming you can get the fly to the designated target/depth at the right moment. If you can't, no problem, and no criticism from the center seat. Just a helpful critique on what to do differently next time you are set-up in a "fishy" spot. BBBB-BINGO!)

Stonefly Inn & Flyshop is also a wonderful partner and stewards to the valleys and rivers they fish through their support of the Ruby Habitat Foundation, the Montana Land Reliance, and the local TU chapters. They not only talk the talk, they walk the walk, and row the rivers. Do yourself a favor and experience Montana with folks who love to share what it is that makes this part of the world so special, and the fishing can be really awesome as well with...

The cabins are old but clean and the beds comfortable. The bathrooms are small, but sufficient and equipped with fluffy towels. Like most fishing lodges, no blow dryers are furnished. ||||Meals are taken in a convivial screened in area where good strong coffee is ready for the early riser. The chef has 4 star restaurant experience and it shows in the quality of the superb meals. They are prepared with fresh local ingredients and great thought and care. Chef Glenn listened to our groups desires and made sumptuous but not carb laden delights. The food was far better than most fishing lodges. The chef even prepared a special elk appetizer to pair with one of the special vinyages we brought.||||The fishing was less than spectacular due to unseasonably hot weather and low water levels. Every one of us caught fish, due in large part to the tireless efforts of the terrific guides who work out of this lodge. They mustered all of their experience to ensure that we would have the opportunity to land some famous Montana trout. These guides are the real deal, and work hard to guide you to the right places, with the right flies to maximize success.||||The fly shop at the Stonefly Inn is also a handy and well stocked resource. They are a Simms outfitter as well as other top notch manufacturers of high quality gear and clothing.||||We had a great experience and would...

Our group of 10 women stayed at the Stonefly Inn July 15-18, 2015 in the thick of an incredible heat wave with sunny skies. That made for less than ideal fishing conditions, but our excellent guides took us to their secret spots on the river, changed flies as often as necessary, coached us and improved our techniques to make sure we maximized our catch. They were outstanding (one of our ladies pulled out a 22 inch brown)! The cabins were spotless and comfortable. We got a heads up to bring a hair dryer if desired. The Stonefly Inn staff were ALL warm and friendly and the meals were fantastic! Glen, the chef, has a gourmet touch with beautiful sauces and dressings and appetizers; your steak or (or whatever) was always cooked to perfection. The owner, Rooster, went out of his way for us in every way. Beyond fishing and lodging, he helped us with a scattering of ashes for one of our dear friends who recently died, who had hoped to be with us. He swam halfway across the Big Hole River to make sure she started her journey in swift running water, in the most beautiful of settings. We...